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2019 Elantra GT N Line-Fast test

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT Line has been unveiled for the Canadian market, bringing some sporty looks and other chassis improvements to the Korean hatchback.
The best part about the Elantra GT N Line is that it is not just a cosmetic package. Hyundai actually wanted to make this slightly hotter N Line model handle better and as such, it gets more robust engine and transmission mounts, a quicker steering rack, slightly stiffer springs and retuned dampers, among other tuning enhancements. Larger front brakes are also on the table. Other upgrades include sportier N Line front and rear fascias, N Line side mirrors, N Line rear badging and 18-inch N Line wheels. The cabin is set apart from standard Elantra GT models by its leather wrapped N Line steering wheel, N Line sport seats, N Line gearshift knob, sport instrument cluster and red stitching. Powering the Elantra GT N Line is Hyundai's 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. The 1.6-liter engine is rated at 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft torque and is offered with a six-speed manual or optional seven-speed DCT with paddle shifters.
The Elantra GT N Line replaces the 2018 Elantra GT Sport sedan in Hyundai Canada's product portfolio. Its introduction "points to a wider N Line expansion among other Hyundai products," the automaker says, so keep an eye out for more N-branded vehicles in the near future. Hyundai's made mention of both the Kona N and an electric Ioniq N, along with a standalone N model that could be mid-engine, so there are definitely some exciting things coming from the brand in the next ew years.
The Elantra GT N line and the 2019 Elantra GT go on sale in Canada this month. Prices will start at $ 27,199 CAD (about $ 20,310 USD) for the entry level model and $ 30,699 CAD (about $ 22,900 USD) for the loaded Elantra GT N Line Ultimate.
There is no word yet on US availability, but we expect Hyundai's US to make an announcement with regard to the Elantra GT Line N shortly. Back in the summer, we broke the story that Hyundai had the intention of bringing the warm hatch to North America, finding a VIN decoder document the automaker had filed with the government. Sam McEachern